James F Horne

James F. Horne serves as the primary contracting representative for the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he oversees the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and medical support systems. His role centers on procuring clinical equipment, facility modernization services, and technical systems essential to maintaining operational readiness across VA medical facilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning construction, medical device maintenance, and specialized trade services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the VA’s mission to deliver high-quality care to veterans. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in upgrading healthcare environments and sustaining mission-critical medical operations. Horne maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors including JETT’S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT LLC, RISE COMPANIES, LLC, and MEDICONE MEDICAL RESPONSE OF TENNESSEE, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on skilled trade execution, medical response capabilities, and facility enhancement services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaborations that prioritize quality and timely delivery in high-stakes healthcare settings. His procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 53% of awards directed toward small business and veteran-owned concerns. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides account for 36.1% of his portfolio, while total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 represent 16.7%. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize veteran-led enterprises and promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Horne’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), and 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), with additional emphasis on surgical appliance manufacturing and industrial gas systems. His expertise lies in procuring facility infrastructure upgrades, diagnostic equipment servicing, and medical support systems that ensure the functionality and safety of VA healthcare environments.